5 Must Watch Shows that are Underrated in Pakistan
We all know everybody loves Gossip Girl or Vampire Diaries and Glee and Big Bang Theory and Friends and Seinfeld and BREAKING BAD and GAME of THRONES. Well, being the hipster that I am, I tend to avoid watching mainstream stuff. I do know about them enough to converse with people, but that's that. They're great shows but the problem is I can't stand being a part of the cult. So I'm sorry if it disappoints you if I don't watch the shows. I might, but just later on. I started watching TVD from it's pilot episode, so I just hate it when all the later people say that they're such huge fans. It just bothers me.
So anyways, I noticed that when it's a trend to watch such shoes, people only watch those, a lot of good shows are ignored during the process of acting/trying to be/be cool and watch the shows everyone watches so you can be a part of the crowd. I tend to stay away from the "in" thing. I remember when I started wearing sneakers and everyone made fun of me. Two years later, they wore the same thing! So whatever.
Here I compile my list of 5 must watch shows that people in Pakistan NEED to see ASAP in case they are done watching GOT or BB.
1. American Horror Story:
Currently in it's third season, the show is a thriller/gore/mystic/supernatural show that just keeps you on the edge. And the best part is that every season comes with it's own storyline. Created by Ryan Murphy of Glee fame, this show's second season was nominated for a whooping seventeen Emmy Award nominations. Now it just CANNOT get better than that. You love critically acclaimed stuff people, here you have a show you're so desperate to ignore.
And for people who absolutely love horror movies, this one's a must watch for you!
Plus, the third season features my long time crush Emma Roberts in the main characters so i, for one, cannot just let it go.
IMDB link here.
2. Hannibal:
The show is only one season old and it's receiving rave reviews, that it totally deserves. Hannibal is a TV show about a psychopath psychiatrist who is -you guessed it- a cannibal and his relationship with a special FBI investigator who is investigating the crimes Hannibal commits, not knowing it's actually his counselor. Hmm. Interesting.
This show is your answer to Dexter and it's gory and thrilling and he storyline is pretty interesting. It's a bit slow paced, but the gore should be enough to keep you awake.
While the show did not receive any Emmy Nominations , it did win hearts of the critics. Here's hoping the second season get's some much credited attention.
If there's one show you need to watch before it get's famous in Pakistan, it's Hannibal!
IMDB Link here.
3. Skins:
Okay, I admit the series has ended, BUT look at the fact that you guys still watch Seinfeld and Friends. So compared to them, this is practically nothing.
The show chronicles the lives of teenagers in a town in England and spans different characters for different years, but somehow inter-relating them. The reason the series is a must watch is because unlike the CW series that glamorize teen life, this show is true and hard hitting and gives a great insight into what the "real" teen life is.
It has won lots of awards and gained lots of nominations, so please do yourselves a favor and watch this show in case you're looking for something teen and not so hyped CW-ish.
IMDB link here.
4. Community:
I love this show. It's one of the most real life comedies and funny stories one could ask for!
It's about a group of community college students who accidentally become friends only because a guy wanted to ask one of the girl in their group out. What leads from there is a hilarious adventure through their college lives.
It's pretty old and currently into it's fifth season with huge critical acclaim. Lot's of awards and nominations and blah blah blah! Go watch it LOL right now!
5. Awkward
Now I know MTV is notorious for it's nudity in Pakistan, but give this MTV show a chance. It's real, funny and funny as hell.
It's about a girl whose accident is mistook for a suicide attempt. And there's the fact that she's in a closet (literally) relationship with the school's most popular boy. And she's the most unpopular girl. Delve into her mind and her blog that show how awkward life can be.
Worthy Mentions
The Inbetweeners: Now the UK one is the original one and it's the famous one, give the US one a chance too. Both are fun.
Hart of Dixie: It's about a New York City doctor who needs to do a year practice in the far off southern town of Blue Bell which is not ready to let her in. Watch her win southern hearts and make her way into the society that oh-so-fanatically won;t accept her.
Twisted: The show is new, so catch up on it soon. It's making waves. The show marks the life of a teenage boy who murdered his aunt as a kid and is now back from Juvi and people are not willing to accept him, including his two childhood best friends.
Carrie Diaries: It's the young SATC and not so good, but makes up for an interesting time. It's not so famous here as SATC and I know my generation hardly knows about SATC, this show should lead you up to it!
So anyways, I noticed that when it's a trend to watch such shoes, people only watch those, a lot of good shows are ignored during the process of acting/trying to be/be cool and watch the shows everyone watches so you can be a part of the crowd. I tend to stay away from the "in" thing. I remember when I started wearing sneakers and everyone made fun of me. Two years later, they wore the same thing! So whatever.
Here I compile my list of 5 must watch shows that people in Pakistan NEED to see ASAP in case they are done watching GOT or BB.
1. American Horror Story:
Currently in it's third season, the show is a thriller/gore/mystic/supernatural show that just keeps you on the edge. And the best part is that every season comes with it's own storyline. Created by Ryan Murphy of Glee fame, this show's second season was nominated for a whooping seventeen Emmy Award nominations. Now it just CANNOT get better than that. You love critically acclaimed stuff people, here you have a show you're so desperate to ignore.
And for people who absolutely love horror movies, this one's a must watch for you!
Plus, the third season features my long time crush Emma Roberts in the main characters so i, for one, cannot just let it go.
IMDB link here.
2. Hannibal:
The show is only one season old and it's receiving rave reviews, that it totally deserves. Hannibal is a TV show about a psychopath psychiatrist who is -you guessed it- a cannibal and his relationship with a special FBI investigator who is investigating the crimes Hannibal commits, not knowing it's actually his counselor. Hmm. Interesting.
This show is your answer to Dexter and it's gory and thrilling and he storyline is pretty interesting. It's a bit slow paced, but the gore should be enough to keep you awake.
While the show did not receive any Emmy Nominations , it did win hearts of the critics. Here's hoping the second season get's some much credited attention.
If there's one show you need to watch before it get's famous in Pakistan, it's Hannibal!
IMDB Link here.
3. Skins:
Okay, I admit the series has ended, BUT look at the fact that you guys still watch Seinfeld and Friends. So compared to them, this is practically nothing.
The show chronicles the lives of teenagers in a town in England and spans different characters for different years, but somehow inter-relating them. The reason the series is a must watch is because unlike the CW series that glamorize teen life, this show is true and hard hitting and gives a great insight into what the "real" teen life is.
It has won lots of awards and gained lots of nominations, so please do yourselves a favor and watch this show in case you're looking for something teen and not so hyped CW-ish.
IMDB link here.
4. Community:
I love this show. It's one of the most real life comedies and funny stories one could ask for!
It's about a group of community college students who accidentally become friends only because a guy wanted to ask one of the girl in their group out. What leads from there is a hilarious adventure through their college lives.
It's pretty old and currently into it's fifth season with huge critical acclaim. Lot's of awards and nominations and blah blah blah! Go watch it LOL right now!
IMDB link here
5. Awkward
Now I know MTV is notorious for it's nudity in Pakistan, but give this MTV show a chance. It's real, funny and funny as hell.
It's about a girl whose accident is mistook for a suicide attempt. And there's the fact that she's in a closet (literally) relationship with the school's most popular boy. And she's the most unpopular girl. Delve into her mind and her blog that show how awkward life can be.
IMDB link here.
Worthy Mentions
The Inbetweeners: Now the UK one is the original one and it's the famous one, give the US one a chance too. Both are fun.
Hart of Dixie: It's about a New York City doctor who needs to do a year practice in the far off southern town of Blue Bell which is not ready to let her in. Watch her win southern hearts and make her way into the society that oh-so-fanatically won;t accept her.
Twisted: The show is new, so catch up on it soon. It's making waves. The show marks the life of a teenage boy who murdered his aunt as a kid and is now back from Juvi and people are not willing to accept him, including his two childhood best friends.
Carrie Diaries: It's the young SATC and not so good, but makes up for an interesting time. It's not so famous here as SATC and I know my generation hardly knows about SATC, this show should lead you up to it!
